TV host Stacey Solomon penned a heartfelt message to her younger self recently, reflecting on past doubts and her journey to success. Rising to fame on the X Factor in 2009, Stacey, now 35, revealed that she was underestimated as a teenager, labeled as not intelligent or resilient enough. Despite becoming a young parent at 18 to her eldest son Zachary, born in 2008, Stacey defied expectations.

In her message, she highlighted her accomplishments, notably her role as a business partner in the thriving haircare brand REHAB, recognized on FEBE’s Growth 100 list for 2025. Stacey, along with co-founders Vicky Ellis and Anastasia Tozer, recently celebrated this achievement at an awards gala. In a poignant conclusion to her post, Stacey asserted, “Those who doubted me were mistaken.”

Accompanied by photos from the event, the post also featured Stacey’s collaboration with jewelry brand Abbott Lyon, showcased in a recent Instagram photoshoot. Emotionally, Stacey addressed her teenage self in the post’s caption, reminiscing about the naysayers and emphasizing her current success.

The post garnered immense support from fans, including Stacey’s sister Jemma Solomon, who expressed pride and admiration for her sister’s journey. Jemma playfully reminisced about Stacey’s unconventional past, encouraging her to savor her achievements. Stacey, in response, expressed gratitude and humor towards her sister’s message.

Fans flooded the comments section with messages of admiration, praising Stacey’s work ethic and journey to success. The overwhelming sentiment was one of respect and encouragement for Stacey’s resilience and accomplishments.